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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 523.94, 722.85 and 348.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 523.94, 722.85 and 348.98 is: 481.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    523.94 : 722.85 = 348.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    523.94/722.85 = 348.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    523.94x = 722.85 × 348.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    523.94x = 252,260.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,260.19/523.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.47

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